The global body has added the traditional handwoven textile to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, further highlighting the value of the fabric.
Rapid advancement in artificial intelligence has opened the possibility of its use in cyber attacks targeting military infrastructure and critical facilities globally.
The bloc’s rapid expansion to include new member states threatens to break the US-led Western nations’ hegemony in global politics and business.
Lebanon is reclaiming sovereignty after decades of Syrian dominance and Hezbollah's control. As Assad's regime falls, the region faces new challenges and opportunities to rebuild trust and democracy.
Despite recent border agreements, the two countries' tensions over trade, security, and the digital space show no signs of abating.
France faces its worst political crisis in years after a no-confidence vote toppled the government. The president must quickly appoint a new PM to navigate a fragmented Parliament and restore stability.
At the heart of efforts to reimagine, reconstruct, and reclaim the past is a power grab that could cost India its pluralist identity.
Deep-rooted political tensions and historical mistrust suggest that cricket matches and cultural exchanges are not enough to resolve the complex issues between these South Asian neighbours.
For the third time, Donald Trump failed to win more than 50 percent of the electorate. The Republican Party should thus thread carefully if it wants to hold on to its majorities in Congress.
The fall of Bashar al Assad is a new dawn for millions of refugees and their families. These are the words of Inas al Hachem about her father, who left Aleppo but always held onto the hope of returning.
The rise of this trend is more apparent in younger generations, and carries grave implications for Islamophobia in the United States.
Military leader Min Aung Hlaing stands accused of crimes against humanity for the 2017 Rohingya genocide. The move offers a critical step toward accountability, though justice remains far from realised.
Critics say bias and funding issues are driving the selective upkeep of monuments, to the detriment of Indian history.
Europe’s largest economy is under unprecedented strain as it faces headwinds on multiple fronts. Can it adapt and secure its global standing?
The latest Israeli war on Lebanon leaves Hezbollah at its weakest, paving the way for the country to transition toward a state-driven reconstruction.
Given the changed circumstances, the armed group will have to recalibrate its purpose and actions to stay relevant in the region.
Much depends on who holds sway over Trump and Iran – while the former has chosen a hawkish cabinet, the latter is divided on whether to make policy concessions or further fortify against the US.
China’s growing regional influence presents opportunities for Kathmandu, but the diplomatic shift comes with challenges.
Christian communities in Gaza and Lebanon caught in Israel’s ongoing campaign of ethnic cleansing must also be protected.
Surpassing 1.5°C in global warming marks a critical threshold, accelerating disasters, rising seas, and ecosystem collapse—are we nearing the point of no return?
Starmer is not only going against the Labour Party’s manifesto, but also ignoring 70 percent of the population, who want Israel to end its war immediately.
The world has changed since Donald Trump was last in power, most notably the ongoing Israeli genocide on Palestine. Here's a closer look at whether the US and Israel's alliance will survive under Trump's presidency.
With Israel continuing air strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah demanding guarantees for its security, a lasting agreement between the two countries is looking increasingly difficult to achieve.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a reckoning at the International Criminal Court for his Gaza war crimes. Meanwhile the US Senate breaks tradition to debate arms sales to its longtime ally.
The rampant racism expressed by football teams and fans in Israel exposes a glaring culture of impunity. Authorities and sporting bodies like FIFA must stop looking the other way and address this troubling legacy.
A civil rights attorney who represented the three Iraqi men tortured during the US's war 20 years ago explains the significance of this moment.
Trump is aligning himself with those who see endless wars as a feature, not a bug.
The verdict aims to halt illegal evictions targeting minorities. But doubts remain about enforcement, given the BJP's majoritarian stance and previous disregard for judicial rulings.
Amid diminishing support at home and abroad, the Israeli Prime Minister is basing his decisions more around political survival than ending the war on Gaza.
Even as the government is presented with more evidence of Israel's ethnic cleansing in Palestine, the prime minister won't call it what it is – and he never will.
With its young population, vast natural resources and booming economy, the continent is poised to play a greater role on the world stage. China and Russia are already asserting their influence, despite the US' old-school, security-focused approach.
American interests in the Middle East help explain why the US is so strongly supportive of Israel's actions in Palestine, even though they often violate both domestic and international laws.
While Trump's peace talks may return under his presidency, the key to Middle East peace lies in addressing Palestinian statehood and ensuring justice for the Palestinian people.
The growing popularity of key figures like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan could have swayed voters, showing the influence of conservative on the US political landscape.
The United States is undergoing a political realignment that spurred many people to support Donald Trump. To get them back, the Dems need to address these voters' underlying economic woes and sense of social alienation.
With pollution crossing borders, it's time for both countries to finally take a joint plan to tackle the crisis together more seriously.
Ideological differences between the two Shia groups have prevented a united front against Israeli aggression in Lebanon.
Unlike Donald Trump, who often centred identity in his attacks, Harris aimed to connect with voters through leadership and experience. That strategy ultimately didn't serve her.
Berlin's arms exports put the country in legal peril and will also haunt future generations of Germans for being on the wrong side of history.
As deeply divided supporters rally for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, what does the spectre of violence tell us about the state of American democracy?
The Georgian Dream party has a history of pursuing closer integration with the EU, but Western media stereotyped it as pro-Russian through reductionist coverage.
